Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced today that the third round of opportunity zone (OZ) microgrant funding will open Tuesday, allowing certain small businesses that seek to expand in OZs to apply for grants ranging from $50,000 to $100,000. Eligible businesses must be in an OZ and have secured a matching contribution equal to or greater than the grant request, have between two and 50 employees, generate annual revenue between $300,000 and $5 million and be in good standing with the state department of assessments and taxation. The first two rounds of OZ microgrants have invested $1 million in 20 businesses.

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